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Does Your Employee Handbook include New York’s Reproductive Health Law?
As of January 2, 2025, the Second Circuit’s decision in CompassCare v. Hochul has revived Section 203-E of New York’s Labor Law. The reinstatement of Section 203-E requires employers in New York to incorporate specific provisions in their employee...
What Do NYC Employers Need to Know About the New Lactation Policy Posting Requirement?
Beginning May 11, 2025, New York City employers will have to physically post and electronically deliver a copy of their written lactation room accommodation policy to employees. This directive stems from amendments to the New York City Human Rights...
What Are Employer Responsibilities Under New York State’s Retail Worker Safety Act?
New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (the “Act”) is expected to take effect on June 2, 2025. The Act’s implementation was pushed back due to amendments which have been approved by Governor Hochul, who played an active role in the Act’s development....
How Can Employers Prevent Wage and Hour Claims?
As discussed in our February 10, 2025, article, misclassifying workers can result in claims for unpaid wages and overtime, as well as fines and penalties for employers. Wage and hour claims can be brought by former and current employees, as well as...
What Are the Common Mistakes LLC Owners Make?
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) offers its owners the benefits of a corporation and a partnership. Like a corporation, LLC owners are typically not personally liable for the business's debts and liabilities. The LLC also benefits from being a...
What Does the Return to the 2020 Title IX Rules Mean for Schools?
The United States Department of Education (DOE) issued a Dear Colleague Letter on January 31, 2025. This Letter announced that the DOE will enforce the 2020 Title IX regulations as promulgated under President Trump’s first term. This Letter comes...
What is the Recent Amendment to New York’s Workers’ Compensation Law?
Workers' compensation coverage has expanded in New York after Governor Hochul signed new legislation, which went into effect on January 1, 2025. Now, any employee in New York State is eligible to file for workers' compensation claims stemming from...
Why Are Wage and Hour Claims So Prevalent?
Wage and hour claims are at the forefront of many employment disputes. These claims have increased due to the uncertainty that comes with classifying an individual as an employee or independent contractor and the different minimum wages that vary...
Does Your Employee Handbook include New York’s Reproductive Health Law?
As of January 2, 2025, the Second Circuit’s decision in CompassCare v. Hochul has revived Section 203-E of New York’s Labor Law. The reinstatement of Section 203-E requires employers in New York to incorporate specific provisions in their employee...
What Do NYC Employers Need to Know About the New Lactation Policy Posting Requirement?
Beginning May 11, 2025, New York City employers will have to physically post and electronically deliver a copy of their written lactation room accommodation policy to employees. This directive stems from amendments to the New York City Human Rights...
What Are Employer Responsibilities Under New York State’s Retail Worker Safety Act?
New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (the “Act”) is expected to take effect on June 2, 2025. The Act’s implementation was pushed back due to amendments which have been approved by Governor Hochul, who played an active role in the Act’s development....
How Can Employers Prevent Wage and Hour Claims?
As discussed in our February 10, 2025, article, misclassifying workers can result in claims for unpaid wages and overtime, as well as fines and penalties for employers. Wage and hour claims can be brought by former and current employees, as well as...
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